Mostly Jesting

Sebastian was still strung out on the bed, awaiting her response to his critical question.

She opened her mouth to answer but Sebastian looked to his side and low, as he focused on something he was picking up on.

A ripple of energy. It was the familiar old dizziness that overtook him. But with his body so weak, it was especially brutal.

A call.

Who? Who’s calling me?

“Bast, I need you.” Acharius’ voice.

Sebastian blew a few steadying breaths and forced his energy beyond the ache of his body, to respond. Not today, my friend. I fear I cannot get to you.

If you’ve need of me, you’ll have to come home.

There was a long silence.

Probably surprise. I can’t remember ever giving such a response.

“I will come to you.” He heard him say.

Do you need me to send Rhyers to you? Bast queried.

Yes.

He paused and drew his min